Speak up: UFC’s 10 greatest fights you’re not talking about includes blasts from past

We have some lulls in major MMA over the holidays, which makes it the perfect time of year for look-backs.

The UFC has been stellar with its YouTube compilation game in recent months and this week has presented the 10 greatest fights that aren’t talked about enough. Sure, we all remember Fight of the Year winners. But how often do we remember the also-rans from those years?

These, no doubt, were contenders for the year’s top prize when they took place. How many of them do you remember? Check them all out in the marathon video above, and in the extra content below. Then, don’t forget to vote in our poll for your top pick.

Reyes def. Hyun Ma

Jun 4, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Dong Hyun Kim (blue) fights Polo Reyes (red) during UFC 199 at The Forum. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

* Result: Polo Reyes def. Dong Hyun Ma via knockout (punches) – Round 3, 1:52
* Event: UFC 199
* Date: June 4, 2016
* Fight of the Night winner

Santos def. Manuwa

Thiago Santos def. Jimi Manuwa

* Result: Thiago Santos def. Jimi Manuwa via knockout (punches) – Round 2, 0:41
* Event: UFC 231
* Date: Dec. 8, 2018
* Performance of the Night for Santos

Bermudez def. Grice

Dennis Bermudez def. Matt Grice

* Result: Dennis Bermudez def. Matt Grice via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
* Event: UFC 157
* Date: Feb. 23, 2013
* Fight of the Night winner

MacDonald def. Maia

* Result: Rory MacDonald def. Demian Maia via unanimous decision (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
* Event: UFC 170
* Date: Feb. 22, 2014
* Fight of the Night winner

Leben def. Akiyama

Chris Leben def. Yoshihiro Akiyama, UFC 116 (via UFC)

* Result: Chris Leben def. Yoshihiro Akiyama via submission (triangle choke) – Round 3, 4:40
* Event: UFC 116
* Date: July 3, 2010
* Fight of the Night winner

Medeiros def. Oliveira

Yancy Medeiros vs. Alex Oliveira

* Result: Yancy Medeiros def. Alex Oliveira via TKO (punches) – Round 3, 2:02
* Event: UFC 218
* Date: Dec. 2, 2017
* Fight of the Night winner

Souza def. Weidman

Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Weidman

* Result: Ronaldo Souza def. Chris Weidman via Knockout (punches) – Round 3, 2:46
* Event: UFC 230
* Date: Nov. 3, 2018
* Fight of the Night winner

Gillespie def. Gonzalez

Sep 16, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Gergor Gillespie (Red gloves) fights Jason Gonzalez (Blue Gloves) during UFC Fight Night at PPG PAINTS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Don Wright-USA TODAY Sports

* Result: Gregor Gillespie def. Jason Gonzalez via submission (arm-triangle choke) – Round 2, 2:10
* Event: UFC Fight Night 116
* Date: Sept. 16, 2017
* Fight of the Night winner

Schnell def. Mudaerji

Jul 16, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; Matt Schnell (red gloves) fights Sumudaerji (blue gloves) during UFC Fight Night at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY Sports

* Result: Matt Schnell def. Su Mudaerji via technical submission (triangle choke) – Round 2, 4:24
* Event: UFC on ABC 3
* Date: July 16, 2022
* Fight of the Night winner

Melendez def. Sanchez

Oct 19, 2013; Houston, TX, USA; Gilbert Melendez (red gloves) fights against Diego Sanchez (blue gloves) in their lightweight bout during UFC 166 at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Andrew Richardson-USA TODAY Sports

* Result: Gilbert Melendez def. Diego Sanchez via unanimous decision (29-28, 30-27, 29-28)
* Event: UFC 166
* Date: Oct. 19, 2013
* Fight of the Night winner

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